Several counties across the south and east are continuing clean-up efforts following Storm Chandra.

Taoiseach and party leader Micheál Martin says the Kerry TD has rightly received his punishment in the courts.

The papers suggest key legal facts were omitted, shaping a narrative that downplayed government responsibility.

It comes as politicians have spoken out over the weekend about the need for a change in direction within Fianna Fáil following a 'disastrous' presidential election campaign.

A collective decision will be made as to whether to support either Heather Humphreys or Catherine Connolly.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said earlier this year that he wants to re-establish town councils within the next three years.

Micheál Martin confirmed yesterday he's backing the former Dublin football manager.

Micheál Martin is reportedly against Simon Harris' plan for those on unemployment benefits to get less of an increase than others.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.

The Taoiseach has confirmed that a decision on the future of the service will be made next week. 

Responding to local Deputy Micheál Carrigy, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued the update in the Dáil today

The Taoiseach has denied Fine Gael “blocked” the Nama Chief's appointment as CEO of the new Housing Activation Office.